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	Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Information Center - (www.poisonivy.us)
		Poison ivy is a harmful vine or shrub in the cashew family.
		Poison oak and poison sumac both are shrubs.
		Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac belong to the cashew family, Anacardiaceae.
	poisonivy.aesir.com (797 words)

	CPCS: Poison Oak
		Western poison oak, in the form of a bushy shrub or a climbing vine, can be found from Western Canada to Mexico.
		Poison oak branches left on a garage roof for 18 months were found to be toxic.
		Severity of poison oak skin reaction depends on the degree of patient sensitivity, the amount of exposure, and on which body parts are exposed.
	www.calpoison.org /public/poak.html (895 words)

	WeedAlert.com Weed Listing (Poison Oak)
		Poison oak is identified by 1 ½ to 3 inch long leaflets with two to seven deep lobes resembling oak leaves.
		Poison oak is found throughout the southeast and along the Pacific coast in the United States.
		Poison oak rarely infests mowed turfgrass areas, but could become a problem in infrequently mowed golf course roughs, as well as in fence lines and along rock walls.
	www.weedalert.com /weed_pages/wa_poison_oak.htm (266 words)

	Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac Rash Facts and Myths - Zanfel Laboratories
		Poison Oak has three oak-like leaves and grows as a low shrub in the East and as both low and high shrubs in the West, where it is most prevalent.
		Poison sumac has seven to 13 staggered leaflets with one on the tip of the plant and grows as a shrub or small tree.
		Poison sumac is distinguished from nonpoisonous sumac by the location of its fruit, which grows between the leaf and the branch as opposed to the ends of the branches.
	www.poisonivytreatment.com /help/rashfaq.html (831 words)

	Outsmarting Poison Ivy and Its Cousins
		Just as she is the bane of Batman's existence, in the real world the poison ivy plant--along with its cousins poison oak and poison sumac--is the bane of millions of campers, hikers, gardeners, and others who enjoy the great outdoors.
		Poison ivy, oak and sumac are most dangerous in the spring and summer, when there is plenty of sap, the urushiol content is high, and the plants are easily bruised.
		Neal explains it is possible to spray the poison ivy without killing other plants if you pull the poison ivy vines away from the desirable plants and wipe the ivy foliage with the herbicide, or use a shield on the sprayer to direct the chemical.
	www.fda.gov /fdac/features/796_ivy.html (1815 words)

	Poison Oak
		Poison oak is a deciduous (loses leaves in winter), woody plant that can have a shrub or vine form.
		Poison oak leaves are alternate on the stem.
		Poison oak is a native species with its natural control agents already present.
	cecalaveras.ucdavis.edu /poioak.htm (1182 words)

	Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Information on Healthline
		Poison ivy, oak, and sumac are allergic skin rashes (or Rhus dermatitis) caused by the plants of the same name.
		Poison plant rash cannot be spread from person to person by contact with the rash itself or fluid from the blisters, and scratching does not spread the rash (although it can cause scarring and potential infection).
		The three main sources of poison plant rash- poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac- are members of the Anacardiaceae, or cashew, family.
	www.healthline.com /galecontent/poison-ivy-oak-and-sumac (1203 words)

	Poison Plant Allergies: Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac
		Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac can be found in most areas of the U.S., except Alaska, Hawaii, and the deserts of the Southwest.
		Poison oak is more common in the western U.S. Poison sumac grows as a woody shrub, with each stem containing 7 to 13 leaves arranged in pairs.
		Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac are three of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis in North America.
	www.webmd.com /allergies/guide/poison-ivy-oak-sumac (708 words)

	Poison Ivy Treatment, Poison Oak Treatment and Sumac Rash
		Poison ivy, oak and sumac rash is the body’s reaction to coming in contact with the urushiol (oo-roo-she-all) oil found in all parts of these plants.
		Poison Oak: The leaves of poison oak are similar to those of an oak tree, and grow in groups of three.
		Poison oak grows as a shrub and is common on the west coast of North America from Mexico to British Columbia.
	www.teclabsinc.com /product-categories.cfm?id=1E8FDCC1-F136-4EBF-EF2DA11F1E0BAEB8 (1226 words)

	Information for Patients about Poison Oak
		Poison oak rash may develop differently when it occurs for the first time, or if it has been years since the previous attack, as opposed to when it occurs repeatedly.
		It is the sappy resin in poison oak stems, roots, and leaves to which people become allergic.
		A common pattern occurs when a person gets poison oak resin on the palms and fingers by inadvertently handling the plant, and then wipes sweat from the face, or touches other areas (especially the penis, held while urinating).
	www.caminomedical.com /handouts/poisonoak.html (617 words)

	Western Poison-oak - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The leaves are divided into 3 leaflets, 3½ to 10 centimeters long, with scalloped, toothed, or lobed edges- generally resembling the leaves of a true oak, though the Western Poison-oak leaves will tend to be more glossy.
		It is one of California's most prevalent woody shrubs, and is often found in oak woodlands.
		The hyphenated form "Poison-oak" is used, rather than "Poison Oak" to clearly indicate that it is not a variety of oak, just as "Poison-ivy" is not a variety of ivy.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Western_Poison-oak (485 words)

	HON Allergy Glossary Poison
		The poison ivy plant and its relatives are common throughout the United States.
		Poison ivy leaves are coated with a mixture of chemicals called urushiol.
		Poison ivy can affect two out of three Americans and of these, 15 percent may have severe allergic reactions which require medical treatment.
	www.hon.ch /Library/Theme/Allergy/Glossary/poison.html (237 words)

	OHSU Health - Poison Ivy / Poison Oak (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In addition, the poison ivy rash is not contagious - only urushiol (oil found in the sap of poison ivy) can cause a reaction.
		To be allergic to poison ivy, you must first be "sensitized" to the oils.
		Poison ivy/poison oak cannot be spread from person to person by touching the blisters, or from the fluid inside the blisters.
	www.ohsuhealth.com /htaz/derm/rash/poison_ivy_poison_oak.cfm (507 words)

	Beware of Poison Oak, Poison Sumac and Poison Ivy
		More than 50 percent of people are sensitive to the oils of poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac, all of which form the same kind of rash.
		Poison oak grows in western North America and the southeastern region of the United States.
		Poison sumac grows in swamps in the southeast United States and is more difficult to recognize, since it has anywhere from seven to 13 leaves per stem.
	westendpediatrics.com /whatsnew/poison-oak-2.htm (555 words)

	Poison Ivy and Poison Oak - PetPlace.com
		Poison oak and poison ivy belong to a group of plants called toxicodendron.
		The toxic principle in poison oak and poison ivy is urushiol.
		Preventing exposure to poison ivy or poison oak is the key to preventing urushiol toxicity.
	www.petplace.com /dogs/poison-ivy-and-poison-oak/page1.aspx (434 words)

	Poison Oak
		Desensitization, vaccines, and barrier creams have been studied over the last several decades for their potential to protect against poison ivy reactions, but none, with the exception of Ivy Block, have been approved by FDA for this purpose.
		Unfortunately, poison ivy, oak and sumac don't grow with little picture ID badges around their stems, so you have to know what to look for.
		I was around poison oak for years and it didn't bother me, but after getting a bad reaction once, I am now very sensitive.
	www.gradysplace.com /poison_oak/about_poisonoak.htm (1620 words)

	Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac - Frequently Asked Questions - (www.poisonivy.us) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Poison ivy, western poison oak, and poison sumac have the poisonous sap (urushiol) in their roots, stems, leaves and fruit.
		Poison oak and poison sumac both are shrubs.
		But poison ivy and poison oak are so common that such methods have not been very effective in eliminating them.
	poisonivy.aesir.com /faq.html (1263 words)

	Poison Oak Management Guidelines--UC IPM
		Poison oak or western poison oak, Toxicodendron diversilobum, is native to western North America, with a distribution extending from British Columbia south to the Baja California peninsula.
		In Washington and Oregon, poison oak is found mainly in the western regions of the states.
		Initial establishment of poison oak is generally by seed that is transported by birds.
	www.ipm.ucdavis.edu /PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7431.html (2483 words)

	Poison Oak Info
		In California it is so prevalent that it is considered the most hazardous plant in the state and working days lost there to poison oak dermatitis have a significant economic impact.
		Poison oak is a deciduous plant with a woody stalk which takes one of two forms depending on whether it is growing by itself in the open or is sheltered by trees or structures.
		Like many deciduous trees, the leaves of the poison oak change colour in the fall, often turning bright red.
	www.poison-oak-info.com /index.html (242 words)

	Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac: Symptoms and Treatment on MedicineNet.com
		Poison ivy, oak, and sumac are plants which cause an itchy skin rash when directly contacted.
		Poison ivy, oak and sumac plants producing urushiol belong to the biological family known as the anacardiaceae family.
		In general, poison oak grows west of the Rockies and poison ivy to the east.
	www.medicinenet.com /poison_ivy/article.htm (400 words)

	Poison ivy - oak - sumac rash Medical Information
		Poison ivy, oak, and sumac are plants that commonly cause an allergic skin reaction.
		Poison ivy is one of the most frequent causes of skin rash among children and adults who spend time outdoors.
		Poison oak is primarily found on the West Coast.
	www.drugs.com /enc/poison_ivy___oak___sumac_rash.html (895 words)

	Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, And Poison Sumac Your Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, And Poison Sumac Symptoms What Caused Your ...
		“Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, And Poison Sumac "
		Poison ivy, oak, and sumac is not your fault.
		Poison ivy, oak, and sumac oils can be spread very easily and it may be hard to determine how you came in contact with the plant.
	www.sumactin-poisonivy.com (636 words)

	Poison Oak
		Much to the chagrin of unwary gardeners, both poison oak and poison ivy were planted in English gardens for their graceful climbing habit and beautiful autumnal coloration.
		Poison oak also forms dense thickets in chaparral and coastal sage scrub, particularly in central and northern California.
		But there is a positive side to all of this--research on poison oak may lead to a better understanding of the human immune system and the treatment of renegade viruses and tumor cells.
	waynesword.palomar.edu /ww0802.htm (4818 words)

	Poison Ivy / Poison Oak
		To be allergic to poison ivy, your child must first be "sensitized" to the oils.
		Poison ivy/ poison oak cannot be spread from person to person by touching the blisters, or from the fluid inside the blisters.
		Make sure your child wears long pants and long sleeves when poison ivy or poison oak are in the vicinity.
	www.healthsystem.virginia.edu /uvahealth/peds_allergy/poisnivy.cfm (463 words)

	Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison Sumac
		Poison Ivy - Poison Oak - Poison Sumac
		Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac are the most common allergies in the country.
		Classification: Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac belong to the cashew family, Anacardiaceae.
	www.sumactin-poison-ivy.com /poison-ivy-oak-sumac.htm (352 words)

	Poison Oak
		Since allergic reactions too poison oak are unpredictable, one should avoid contact with the plant, both leaves and branches.
		Anyone with known sensitivity who is hiking in infested areas may with to apply the preparation Ivy Block (which prevents the oil from being absorbed by the skin) before starting a hike, but usually long-sleeve shirts and trousers-plus due wariness on the trail are sufficient precautions.
		Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison Sumac, and Their Relatives, by Edward Frankel (Boxwood Press, 1991).
	www.mdia.org /poisonoak.htm (730 words)

	Poison Ivy Poison Oak Rhus Allergy
		Poison ivy and poison oak rashes are caused by an allergy to the resin of these plants, called Rhus plants.
		Your poison ivy or poison oak rash is not contagious.
		If you can't recognize poison ivy or poison oak plants, have someone point them out so you can avoid them.
	www.skinsite.com /info_poison_ivy_poison_oak.htm (564 words)

	"Poison Oak FAQ"
		The name poison oak is often applied to the shrub-like forms of poison ivy and to at least two similar plants that are usually considered separate species of the cashew family, Anacardiaceae.
		The poison oak of the southeastern United States, Rhus quercifolia, has its leaves divided into three leaflets; the leaflets are densely haired and generally have three to seven distinct lobes.
		The poison oak of the U.S. Pacific coast, R. diversiloba, is a shrubby or sometimes climbing plant that grows to 2.4 m (8 ft) high; its three-leaflet leaves are toothed or lobed and are hairless.
	www.knoledge.org /oak (2670 words)

	Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac-Topic Overview
		Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are plants that can cause a skin rash called allergic contact dermatitis
		The rash is caused by contact with an oil (urushiol) found in poison ivy, oak, or sumac.
		Most poison ivy, oak, or sumac rashes can be treated successfully at home.
	www.webmd.com /allergies/tc/Poison-Ivy-Oak-or-Sumac-Topic-Overview (828 words)

	Poison Oak, Poison Ivy and Poison Sumac - DrGreene.com
		Poison Oak, Poison Ivy and Poison Sumac - DrGreene.com
		The best way to prevent an outbreak of poison oak is to avoid any contact with the oil in the first place.
		Poison ivy - Poison Oak - Poison Sumac
	www.drgreene.com /21_116.html (1110 words)

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